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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]As a Man Thinketh<\/strong><\/span>
\nAssessment by Carolyn Kathryn Nabyonga (Uganda<\/strong><\/span>)<\/span><\/p>\n

1. What is the main idea that the author is trying to convey in the book?<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

The main idea conveyed in this book is that Man is a creative power because he creates his life through his thoughts. Whatever he thinks he becomes. It is in man\u2019s own hands and capability therefore to lead and empower himself.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. What were the seven ideas which were personally most important to you and why? List these seven ideas followed by an explanation after each one as to why it was important to you. Use personal examples from your own life.<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

i. The vision that I glorify in my mind is what I will become.<\/span><\/p>\n

That which is constantly and frequently magnified in my thoughts is what my life looks like. There was a time I was very bitter and it was simply because I was unforgiving to the people who wronged me. These unforgiving thoughts molded me into a bitter and unhappy person. However, when I decided to forgive, my heart became lighter and joyful because I did not harbor angry thoughts anymore. I envisioned joy in my mind and I became joyful.<\/span><\/p>\n

ii. I have to think with purpose because my purpose is my supreme duty.<\/span><\/p>\n

After discovering my purpose a few years ago, I started thinking of strategies to achieve and attain my purpose for being here on earth and my life turned out to be enjoyable, satisfying and meaningful simply because I am attending to my major reason for being alive.<\/span><\/p>\n

iii. Unlawful thoughts sink the body into disease and decay.<\/span><\/p>\n

About two years ago I became very sick after being diagnosed with lung complications. This was because I started thinking about the disease and its negative implications. It was until I changed my thoughts and started thinking about healing and seeing my lungs completely healed and restored that my body regained strength and my healing accelerated.<\/span><\/p>\n

iv. I am the total sum of my thoughts since I make myself through my thoughts.<\/span><\/p>\n

Whatever I am right now is the accumulation of what I have been thinking in my past years. I did not spend my past years thinking of myself as wealthy and this can explain why my wealth has delayed to locate me.<\/span><\/p>\n

v. Feed the garden of my mind, weed out all wrong and impure thoughts by thinking Godly and pure thoughts.<\/span><\/p>\n

A few years ago, I went through personal development coaching and mentorship, this changed everything about my life. I became intentional about growing myself as a person by reading great personal development books and keeping likeminded company, I went on a lifelong self improvement journey, started thinking Godly and transformational thoughts and I have experienced a total turn around. I guess it explains why I am now pursuing this course with the international institute of global leadership. I now think differently and therefore attract pure opportunities in turn.<\/span><\/p>\n

vi. I am a progressive and evolving being.<\/span><\/p>\n

I am where I am to learn and grow. This idea greatly resonated with me because I am constantly searching for ways to become better and always taking lessons from experiences that didn\u2019t go well for me because there is so much to learn and mould me into a better person both for my good and my community. I am always changing into a new person depending on the lessons I pick from my situations and the attitude I carry.<\/span><\/p>\n

vii. Thought cannot be kept secret.<\/span><\/p>\n

It rapidly crystallizes into habit and habit solidifies into circumstance. This idea is true because now I can verify that my habits are simply the things I constantly think about. My reading habit has developed by constantly thinking about which book I want to read next and being part of several book clubs. It consumes my mind and then I start living it out<\/span><\/p>\n

3. How will these ideas or lessons help you in a practical way, both in your <\/span>daily personal life and in helping you to create a better world? If so, how?<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

These ideas are already helping me by guiding my self evaluation exercise. I have also started practicing them wherever I have fallen short and hereafter I intend to teach them to the team I lead in my company for collective accountability and growth.<\/span><\/p>\n

4. Quotes: Are there any statements which the author made that <\/span>particularly got your attention? If so, please quote them and comment as <\/span>to why they were important to you.<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cBlessedness is the measure of right thought. Good thoughts bear good fruit while bad thoughts bear bad fruit. If someone can not think themselves blessed, then they can not live a blessed life.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

For example, people who are always complaining do not appreciate the blessings around them, they can not even appreciate the fact that at least they are alive. I am now very mindful to think about every blessing I have so that I can eventually manifest it.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cCircumstance doesn\u2019t make a man; it reveals him to himself. How I react to my circumstances is who I really am.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

I am therefore master of my thoughts, molder of my character, maker and shaper of my conditions, environment and destiny.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe soul attracts that which it secretly harbors.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

This quote was very important to me because it got me thinking about the possessions I have and the friends and company I keep because they represent my true and secret desires. It also meant that if I ever secretly desire or harbor a wrong thing, I will attract undesirable things in my life. So, I am now alert about my secret desires and thoughts.<\/span><\/p>\n

5. Is there anything in the book that you do not understand or are unclear <\/span>about, or are there ideas which you disagree with and, if so, why?<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

I totally agree with everything the author talked about because I can easily relate it to my own life. And it’s clear that my thoughts have shaped my life.<\/span><\/p>\n

6. Did the book contain exercises for the reader to complete? If so, did you <\/span>complete all of the exercises and did you find them helpful?<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Towards the end of the book the author advises us to \u201ckeep our hand firmly upon the helm of thought.\u201d I took this on as an exercise and it has greatly been helpful as I am continually conscious and mindful of thinking Godly, pure and happy thoughts daily.<\/span><\/p>\n

7. Was there anything you read in the book that you would like to comment on that was not covered in the previous questions? If so, please comment.<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

I would like to comment that this book is such a great guide to building good self leadership skills which one would translate into leading others well. Because I believe if one cannot lead themselves then they cannot be able to effectively lead others either.<\/span>
\nI have a responsibility to continually control my thinking patterns and build myself up in strong and noble thoughts. The baseline for right thinking is derived from the effects of long cherished association with Godlike thoughts which also results in having a noble and Godlike character. He that seeks finds, he that knocks, it shall be opened.<\/span>
\nOnly by patience, practice and ceaseless importunity can a man enter the door of the Temple of knowledge.<\/span><\/p>\n

Man doesn\u2019t attract what they want, but that which they are. Mans\u2019 wishes and prayers are only gratified and answered when they harmonize with his thoughts and actions.<\/span><\/p>\n

To improve your circumstances, improve yourself first and also be prepared to make great personal sacrifices.<\/span><\/p>\n

Suffering is always the effect of wrong thought in some direction. It is an indication that the individual is out of harmony with himself and out of harmony with the law of his being.<\/span><\/p>\n

Our thoughts affect our health and body because the body is the servant of the mind and it obeys the operations of the mind. Glad and beautiful thoughts clothe the body in youthfulness and beauty.<\/span><\/p>\n

Our thoughts and purpose need to be linked in order to have intelligent accomplishment. Man should therefore make his purpose the centralizing point of his thoughts by always thinking with purpose.<\/span><\/p>\n

The dreamers are the saviors of the world because the visible world is sustained by the invisible and nourished by beautiful visions.<\/span><\/p>\n

Everyone ought to build a tranquil heart, a sweet temper and a balanced life. Only a man whose thoughts are controlled and purified makes the winds and the storms of the soul obey him.<\/span><\/p>\n

Please rate the following questions on a scale from 1 to 10. Ten is good and one is poor.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

A. How interesting was it to read? 10<\/strong><\/span><\/span>
\nB. How helpful were the contents? 10<\/strong><\/span><\/span>
\nC. How easy was it to understand? 10<\/strong><\/span><\/span>
\nD. Would you recommend it to others? 10<\/strong><\/span><\/span>
\nE. What is your overall rating you would give it? 10<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Jonathan Livingston Seagull<\/strong><\/span>
\nAssessment by Carolyn Kathryn Nabyonga (Uganda)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

1. What is the main idea that the author is trying to convey in the book?<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

The main idea conveyed in this book is that there is a higher purpose for life. There is definitely so much more to live for and in order to achieve this higher purpose, it takes understanding that you are a perfect unlimited being and it also takes seeking knowledge continually.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. What were the seven ideas which were personally most important to you and why? List these seven ideas followed by an explanation after each one as to why it was important to you. Use personal examples from your own life.<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

i. Discipline and consistency are very key to one\u2019s growth.<\/span><\/p>\n

These aspects are very key because they need the engagement of one\u2019s will power. It is discipline that kept Jonathan rising up early in the morning to practice his flying while his friends were busy gathering breakfast. We too need to put first things first if we want to grow and develop ourselves.<\/span><\/p>\n

ii. Build everything on the foundation of love.<\/span><\/p>\n

Keep working on love and be kind. Love others enough to return to them and help them learn. The meaning of love is to practice to see the real person, the good in them and to help them see the good in themselves too.<\/span><\/p>\n

iii. Permit yourself to keep growing to new levels.<\/span><\/p>\n

You need to ask yourself how far you can go and then do whatever it takes to go there. Keep exploring new things and do not get comfortable. Strive for the unknown, to learn more. Jonathan wanted Chiang to teach him what he did not know. I also have to learn more because it is either shame or Honor and it’s up to me to choose. I don\u2019t have to arrive. There is always room to get perfect at whatever level I reach. in our times, this might require reading more books, attending conferences and seminars and engaging in masterminds to continually sharpen ourselves,<\/span><\/p>\n

iv. It’s very important to have a mentor.<\/span><\/p>\n

Be open to more learning and take instructions from your mentor. You need to mentor others as well because it is the only way we can be better. Jonathan was mentored by Chiang and he in turn mentored Fletcher and six others. Be patient with the people you are mentoring by dropping to their level because it is easy to help them from their level.<\/span><\/p>\n

v. Begin to see yourself at your desired destination before you start your journey.<\/span><\/p>\n

Chiang said \u201cTo fly as fast as thought, to anywhere that is, you must begin by knowing that you have already arrived\u201d. You will be able to go anywhere and achieve anything as long as you think you can.<\/span>
\nvi. Find meaning and a higher purpose to life.<\/span><\/p>\n

There is a reason to live. Discover it, it is your vision. Lift yourself out of ignorance and build yourself into a creature of excellence, intelligence and skill. Live to your fullest potential and cultivate your highest potential.<\/span><\/p>\n

vii. Dare to be different.<\/span><\/p>\n

Do not compare yourself with others, chase your dreams and do not play normal. Never allow yourself to be discouraged and never give up on yourself. Instead challenge yourself and do not stop thinking. Push your limits, Jonathan pushed himself by going the extra mile from flying at 2000 to flying at 5000 height.<\/span><\/p>\n

3. How will these ideas or lessons help you in a practical way, both in your <\/span>daily personal life and in helping you to create a better world? If so, how?<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

These ideas are extremely helpful to me in my quest to build a better and happier society. I have been meditating on Jonathan and how he excelled at flying through his daily discipline. The ideas are very practical and easy for me to carry out. For example, I am intentional about rising up early to start my day, exploring new ideas out of my usual ordinary practices, connecting with like minded people and hanging with them to learn more, forgiving those who wrong me and giving back to my employees and community.<\/span><\/p>\n

4. Quotes: Are there any statements which the author made that particularly got your attention? If so, please quote them and comment as to why they were important to you.<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cThere is greatness in everyone, it just needs to be cultivated. Everyone deserves to be given a chance in life because everyone has something special to offer.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cYou have the freedom to be yourself, your true self here and now. Nothing can stand in your way. Chase your dreams and do everything to attain them.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe best place attainable (Heaven) has no limits. Perfection has no limits.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

5. Is there anything in the book that you do not understand or are unclear about, or are there ideas which you disagree with and, if so, why?<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Everything shared in the book was very clear, relatable and easy to understand and apply in real life situations. I agree with all the experiences shared in the book and on this note I want to commend the author for writing such a timeless book.<\/span><\/p>\n

6. Did the book contain exercises for the reader to complete? If so, did you complete all of the exercises and did you find them helpful?<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Indeed, the book suggested some exercises for me as I read through the pages. One of them is to rise up early to practice my skills to attain mastery. This is very helpful as it sets my tone and sense of direction for the day. It also results in achieving my daily desired goals.<\/span><\/p>\n

7. Was there anything you read in the book that you would like to comment on that was not covered in the previous questions? If so, please comment.<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

People need to get out of the mob and practice their mastery<\/span><\/p>\n

Freedom is the very nature of being. Whatever stands against your freedom must be set aside.<\/span><\/p>\n

Do not hate those who hate you. The ones hating you are actually hurting themselves, forgive them and help them understand. This was very helpful in transforming Jonathan into a better person. He forgave the gulls who excommunicated him and even returned later to help them become better at flying. He also forgave his parents who did not believe him and discouraged him from pursuing his flying dream.<\/span><\/p>\n

Do not let the \u201cSullivans\u201d try to talk you out of your vision and purpose. Know what you desire to achieve in life and pursue it against all odds.<\/span><\/p>\n

As we grow older or as we age, we have to be empowered by our age. Instead of being enfeebled, we ought to learn greater skills as we age and also mentor more young people below us. This character trait is seen in Chiang, the older he became the more empowered he became and even mentored and encouraged more young gulls beneath him like Jonathan among others. You are never too old to learn something new. You can always fly higher.<\/span><\/p>\n

Learning leads to rare and tastier delicacies. Jonathan learned that streamlined high speed diving could bring him rare and tasty fish which would be found ten feet below the ocean. Keep on learning because boredom, fear and anger shorten life.<\/span>
\nThe two gulls told Jonathan \u201cFor you have learned. One school is finished and the time has come for another to begin\u201d. These character traits led Chiang to live a long and fulfilled life<\/span><\/p>\n

For most gulls eating mattered than flying but Jonathan chose to be different because flying mattered to him more than eating. Jonathan loved to fly, he experimented daily, and committed time to master his craft. This self discovery distinguished him from the rest of the flock.<\/span>
\nGreat leaders like Jonathan and Chiang need to dedicate time to learn and do what others do not do in order to break world records.<\/span><\/p>\n

While on your journey to pursue life purpose, do not compare yourself, do not consider your physical limitations and never give up on your vision. Keep challenging yourself and do not stop thinking different from what others think.<\/span><\/p>\n

Be quick to pick yourself up when you experience low moments and do not break your disciplines having touched excellence in your learning.<\/span><\/p>\n

People have a tendency of telling lies about us but when you hear wrong rumors about yourself, correct them and tell the truth, share your true story to help others up and to end the circulation of the rumor.<\/span><\/p>\n

Please rate the following questions on a scale from 1 to 10. Ten is good and one is poor.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

A. How interesting was it to read? 10<\/strong><\/span><\/span>
\nB. How helpful were the contents? 10<\/strong><\/span><\/span>
\nC. How easy was it to understand? 10<\/strong><\/span><\/span>
\nD. Would you recommend it to others? 10<\/strong><\/span><\/span>
\nE. What is your overall rating you would give it? 10<\/strong><\/span><\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Success through a Positive Mental Attitude<\/span><\/strong>
\nAssessment by Carolyn Kathryn Nabyonga (Uganda)<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

1. What is the main idea that the author is trying to convey in the book?<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

The main idea conveyed in this book is that every desired thing in life is achievable as long as one has a positive mental attitude. When our attitude towards ourselves is big and our attitude towards others is generous and merciful, we attract big and generous portions of success.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. What were the seven ideas which were personally most important to you <\/span>and why? List these seven ideas followed by an explanation after each one <\/span>as to why it was important to you. Use personal examples from your own <\/span>life.<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

i. My greatest inspiration must come from the Bible and my goals should harmonize with the laws of God and the laws of society.in addition to this idea, man’s greatest power lies in the power of prayer. We ought to always search for divine guidance.<\/span><\/p>\n

The most important word in any language is God. I must always believe that God is a good God.<\/span><\/p>\n

ii. I hold the power to choose the direction of my life.<\/span><\/p>\n

I must therefore define my purpose in life, know my goal and what I really want. This calls for having a clear picture of the world I want to live in \u2013 in my mind.<\/span>
\nI must visualize my intended destination so that my subconscious mind can work to help me get there.<\/span><\/p>\n

iii. Every adversity has the seed of an equivalent or greater benefit for those who are motivated by a positive mental attitude.<\/span><\/p>\n

In order to become an expert achiever in any human activity, it takes practice practice practice. The universal law states that: we translate into physical reality the thoughts and attitudes which we hold in our minds no matter what they are. I therefore have to continually practice to think positive thoughts because my talisman is my mind. I must have and live with a positive mental attitude.<\/span><\/p>\n

iv. If a man is right, his world will be right.<\/span><\/p>\n

If I am unhappy with my world and I want to change it, the place to start is with myself. Something must happen when I break the pattern of my defeat. The victory within me doesn\u2019t assert itself until I am ready. I therefore need to identify myself with a successful image and start seeing myself in the image of my hero or role model or mentor because this will help me break the habits of self-doubt and defeat within my personality. I must identify myself with an image that will inspire me to make right decisions and also speak to me.<\/span><\/p>\n

v. It is wonderful to be in partnership with God.<\/span><\/p>\n

Acknowledge the silent partner. When I receive a flash of inspiration, I should write it down. All great thinkers and persons of achievement make notes of the ideas that occur to them. Thinking is not creative unless it is followed through with action.<\/span><\/p>\n

vi. Prepare to meet challenges of change by developing a positive mental attitude. Look about me and learn to see. I should engage a lot in thinking time. I must study, think and plan with a positive mental attitude.<\/span><\/p>\n

vii. The secret to getting things done is to act \u2013 Do It Now. Now is the time to act. Motivate yourself and others with hope. Anything in life worth working for is worth praying for.<\/span><\/p>\n

The more I give of that which is good and desirable the more I get. Success is achieved by those who try but it is maintained by those who keep trying with a positive mental attitude. Develop a magnificent obsession to help others and you will have riches far beyond your fondest hope and a wealth of happiness. Share yourself without expecting a reward, payment or commendation. Character is the cornerstone in building and maintaining success.<\/span><\/p>\n

3. How will these ideas or lessons help you in a practical way, both in your daily personal life and in helping you to create a better world? If so, how?<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

I have started practicing these ideas, for example every time I feel tempted to procrastinate, I repeat to myself – do it now. I started keeping my mind on the things I want and off the things I don\u2019t want. The results are definite because I have started feeling peaceful and energetic through exercising and resting enough.<\/span><\/p>\n

4. Quotes: Are there any statements which the author made that <\/span>particularly got your attention? If so, please quote them and comment as <\/span>to why they were important to you.<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cWhere will you be and what will you be doing ten years from today if you keep doing what you are doing now?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

This statement stopped me in my tracks, then I immediately did a self evaluation of myself and realized I need to build better habits to accelerate and sustain my personal growth.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cDevelop a magnificent obsession to help others.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

This enlightened my eyes and I have started evaluating my days by checking how many people I have help everyday. I am now very conscious about solving other people\u2019s problems and it is a very fulfilling way to live.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cKnowledge doesn\u2019t make you successful. Action does.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

I am now very mindful of applying all the knowledge that I keep acquiring rather than simply accumulate it without using it practically in my life. For example, after reading this book and gaining knowledge from it, I am practicing the \u201cDo it Now\u201d approach and it is already yielding positive results for me.<\/span><\/p>\n

5. Is there anything in the book that you do not understand or are unclear about, or are there ideas which you disagree with and, if so, why?<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

The book is very relatable to everyday life and the wisdom shared is very practical and when applied you start seeing tangible results almost immediately. I therefore agree with everything that was written and shared in this book and I am planning to start sharing these nuggets in the small groups of youth that I mentor.<\/span><\/p>\n

6. Did the book contain exercises for the reader to complete? If so, did you complete all of the exercises and did you find them helpful?<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

The book is full of exercises. And immediately I started repelling all negative mental attitude. For as long as I am breathing, I have committed to continually live a life of praying and giving thanks to the good God. The other exercise is serving others and maintaining a positive mental attitude in order to attract my desired destiny. I am finding these exercises extremely helpful.<\/span><\/p>\n

7. Was there anything you read in the book that you would like to comment on that was not covered in the previous questions? If so, please comment.<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

After reading this book, I am now fully convinced that it is very possible for everyone to live their desired life, achieve all their desired goals, fulfill their purpose here on earth and become very successful. But it all starts with personal transformation and commitment to relying on Divine power. I also now know that whatever I don\u2019t have or whatever I haven\u2019t achieved yet is because I have limited myself.<\/span><\/p>\n

I am committing myself from hence forth to study, engage in thinking time and planning with a positive mental attitude. I will repel all negative mental attitudes until I master to live with a positive mental attitude.<\/span><\/p>\n

After I have sincerely tried but still failed, I will tell myself \u201cPerhaps there\u2019s something more\u201d and then I will commit to go the extra mile.<\/span><\/p>\n

I am very grateful for all the other self-help books that were recommended and mentioned in the pages of this book. I took note of them and I intend to get them and read them too. So far, I have managed to acquire William Danforth’s book; \u201cI Dare you and I believe it is going to transform my life further.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

I am currently creating a vision board with all the successful images that I want to identify myself with. I know without a doubt that just like it was shared in the book, these images will guide and inspire me in making sound and right decisions.<\/span><\/p>\n

Definiteness of purpose is the starting point of all achievement. I wrote my life purpose and now that I have a clear picture in my mind and on paper, I am going to engage the positive mental attitude. I am planning to read this book again at least 20 more times.<\/span><\/p>\n

Please rate the following questions on a scale from 1 to 10. Ten is good and one is poor.<\/span><\/strong>
\nA. How interesting was it to read? 10<\/strong><\/span><\/span>
\nB. How helpful were the contents? 10<\/strong><\/span><\/span>
\nC. How easy was it to understand? 10<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nD. Would you recommend it to others? 10<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nE. What is your overall rating you would give it? 10<\/span><\/strong><\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]PsychoCybernetics<\/strong><\/span>
\nAssessment by Carolyn Kathryn Nabyonga (Uganda)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

1. What is the main idea that the author is trying to convey in the book?<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

The main idea conveyed in this book is that your self image is the foundation upon which everything regarding life is built. The secret to living optimally is having a great self image.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. What were the seven ideas which were personally most important to you <\/span>and why? List these seven ideas followed by an explanation after each one <\/span>as to why it was important to you. Use personal examples from your own <\/span>life.<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

i. The secret to really live is that you must have an adequate and realistic self image, find yourself acceptable to you, have a wholesome self esteem, must trust and believe in yourself and must feel free to creatively express yourself among other things.<\/span><\/p>\n

I greatly agree with these ideas because I did not enjoy my earlier youth years simply because I didn\u2019t feel adequate and this led to a lot of self condemnation basing on my weaknesses. This prohibited me from living optimally.<\/span>
\nHowever, in the recent years when I became intentional about building my personal growth, all this changed and I started appreciating myself more and living happier as I continually discovered knowledge to live a better and productive life. The best testament is being enrolled in the international institute of global leadership. I am becoming a much better person everyday by being a student in this institute and acquiring applicable to life transforming knowledge.<\/span><\/p>\n

ii. The key goal is our self image because it prescribes the limits for accomplishments of any particular goals.<\/span><\/p>\n

It also prescribes the area of the possible. Once someone has a poor attitude to self, this attitude will stand in the way of any advancement in their life. Back in the day when my self esteem was very low, I never did much with my life, I never experienced life to the full but now with this new cultivated high self image and esteem I am excited about waking up everyday and doing life. It is so fulfilling to live with a positive self image.<\/span><\/p>\n

iii. Every living thing has a built-in guidance system put in by its creator to live.<\/span><\/p>\n

Man is exceptionally blessed with a built-in success instinct, he is more than a creature, he is a creator due to his creative imagination. I believe by following the divine genius within me, I will make so much progress and impact in the world.<\/span><\/p>\n

iv. Imagination is the first key to your success mechanism.<\/span><\/p>\n

We act or fail to act not because of will as is commonly believed but because of imagination. The law of the mind states that a human being always acts, feels and performs in accordance with what he imagines to be true about himself and his environment. I resonate with this idea because it is true that every time, I act according to what I believe and imagine as true, I get tremendous outcomes and I feel so good. Alex Morrison says; \u201cyou must first clearly see a thing in your mind before you can do it\u201d<\/span>
\nWith this new acquired knowledge, I am continuously imagining myself where I want to be and what I want to be and I find it very fulfilling.<\/span><\/p>\n

v. There is an infinite storehouse of ideas, knowledge and power \u2013 God.<\/span><\/p>\n

God our creator engineered every human being for success by giving us access to His greater power within us. Whatever goal I want to achieve in life is already supplied for and is in existence. Every time I set out to find an idea or answer to a problem, I must assume that the answer exists already and set out to find it plus all the goals I want to achieve have already been supplied for.<\/span><\/p>\n

vi. Skill learning of any kind is accomplished by trial and error.<\/span><\/p>\n

I therefore do not have to be afraid of making mistakes or of temporary failures. I should mentally correct my errors until a successful performance is achieved. Lately I am very intentional about moving forward and forgetting my past mistakes. This has been very redeeming for me and brought me so much freedom to live freely.<\/span><\/p>\n

vii. Van\u2019s chief purpose and reason for living is to glorify God.<\/span><\/p>\n

I am now living to express myself fully by glorifying God through my business and serving people, impacting their lives and solving their problems.<\/span><\/p>\n

3. How will these ideas or lessons help you in a practical way, both in your <\/span>daily personal life and in helping you to create a better world? If so, how?<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

I have started practicing every one of these awesome ideas one at a time in my daily life and I can already see the transformational change in my life. It is exciting to live with knowledge and experience tangible results in personal life and the community I live in. I now start my days by imagining the things I want to have and be and this is helping me create a better world around me as I often get inclined to help others with solutions to their challenges.<\/span><\/p>\n

4. Quotes: Are there any statements which the author made that <\/span>particularly got your attention? If so, please quote them and comment as <\/span>to why they were important to you.<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cImagination rules the world, imagination is God-like. Imagination is the principal source of human improvement. Great living starts with a picture held in your imagination of what you would like to do or be.\u201d<\/span>
\n\u201cYour mental picture of yourself is the strongest force within you. Dr. Albert Edward Wiggam\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

The actual self is always in a state of growth. This captured my attention and now I know that every time I feel stuck in life then I am not living and I need to check my personality and ensure I am continuously getting better and better.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cFeelings are the soil that thoughts and ideas grow in. That is why you have to imagine how you would feel if you succeeded and then feel that way now. This is liberating.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

5. Is there anything in the book that you do not understand or are unclear<\/span>about, or are there ideas which you disagree with and, if so, why?<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

I resonate perfectly well and also relate to the book content.<\/span><\/p>\n

6. Did the book contain exercises for the reader to complete? If so, did you <\/span>complete all of the exercises and did you find them helpful?<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Yes, there were exercises at the end of every chapter where I had to write my key points that I remembered and it was a good and helpful mind refresher.<\/span><\/p>\n

7. Was there anything you read in the book that you would like to comment on that was not covered in the previous questions? If so, please comment.<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

My comment is that the book has sparked a new way of living for me. I am more excited about life now than ever before. Let me just list my biggest take away below:<\/span><\/p>\n

Acquire the habit of happiness. Happiness is a good medicine and a mental habit and it can only be experienced in the present. If I am to be happy at all. I must be happy period! Not happy because of.<\/span><\/p>\n

Say to myself every morning \u201cI am beginning the day in a new and better way.\u201d Be cheerful and act friendly toward others.<\/span><\/p>\n

Act successful, practice smiling, react to situations calmly and intelligently and also ignore the things I can do nothing about.<\/span><\/p>\n

The important thing is our present direction and our present goal.<\/span><\/p>\n

Acquire the success type personality. Have a sense of direction, be understanding, have courage, charity, esteem, self confidence and self acceptance. The best change occurs in my belief and self image.<\/span><\/p>\n

I am not my mistakes. I must stop giving my past power by imagining it.<\/span><\/p>\n

Set aside a period of 30 minutes each day where I can be alone and undisturbed. Relax and make myself as comfortable as possible. Close my eyes and exercise my imagination.<\/span><\/p>\n

Utilize the power of rational thinking by using my God-given power of reason to change negative beliefs and behavior. A person has to start in the present to acquire some maturity so that the future may be better than the past. The present and the future depend on learning new habits and new ways of looking at old problems. My self image is much better after reading this book and I am definitely a better person.<\/span><\/p>\n

Please rate the following questions on a scale from 1 to 10. Ten is good and one is poor.<\/span><\/strong>
\nA. How interesting was it to read? 10<\/strong><\/span><\/span>
\nB. How helpful were the contents? 10<\/strong><\/span><\/span>
\nC. How easy was it to understand? 10<\/strong><\/span><\/span>
\nD. Would you recommend it to others? 10<\/strong><\/span><\/span>
\nE. What is the overall rating you would give it? 10<\/strong><\/span><\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Keys to Success<\/strong><\/span>
\nAssessment by Carolyn Kathryn Nabyonga (Uganda)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

1. What is the main idea that the author is trying to convey in the book?<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

The main idea conveyed in this book is that we need to develop definiteness of purpose because it is the starting point of all achievement. It helps us know where we are going by defining my goals and then developing plans for reaching those goals.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. What were the seven ideas which were personally most important to you and why? List these seven ideas followed by an explanation after each one as to why it was important to you. Use personal examples from your own life.<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

i. The most valuable secret is my mind.<\/span><\/p>\n

I need to harness the tremendous potential of my mind by planting ideas in it and cultivating their fruitfulness. Whatever my mind can conceive and believe, my mind can achieve it.<\/span>
\nIf you plant for days, plant flowers.<\/span>
\nIf you plant for years, plant trees<\/span>
\nIf you plant for eternity, plant ideas<\/span><\/p>\n

ii. Great success is a result of one\u2019s understanding and using a positive mental attitude.<\/span><\/p>\n

A positive mental attitude is the single most important principle of the science of success. I need to stay away from all influences that do not support positive mental attitude.<\/span><\/p>\n

iii. Personal Initiative<\/span><\/p>\n

I need to create personal initiative by multiplying in myself the quality of doing things without being told to. This personal initiative will depend on my being alert to every opportunity and acting on that opportunity as soon as I discover it.<\/span><\/p>\n

iv. Going the extra mile.<\/span><\/p>\n

Doing this by rendering more and better service than I was paid for is very important for my success journey as it makes me indispensable. I really loved the formula for going the extra mile.<\/span><\/p>\n

Quality of service + Quantity of service + Mental attitude = Compensation<\/span><\/p>\n

v. Build Confidence<\/span><\/p>\n

It is very important to build confidence because when you trust yourself, you will always have someone to rely on and that someone is You. Further more it helps you become eager to do your work hence beating procrastination. Anything worth having is worth working for.<\/span><\/p>\n

vi. Faith is the essence of every great achievement.<\/span><\/p>\n

Faith is a state of the mind and it means having definite belief in God. I need to cultivate faith everyday by spending at least an hour meditating on my relationship with God. This resonated with me so much as it aligns with my faith beliefs because I wake up everyday with my number one goal being to reverence God.<\/span>
\nThe steps to building faith are;<\/span>
\nExpressing definite desire for achievement of purpose.<\/span>
\nCreating a definite and specific plan to attain that desire.<\/span>
\nStarting to act on the plan with every conscious effort.<\/span><\/p>\n

vii. Find out what you want most in your life and go after it.<\/span><\/p>\n

Do it now by helping others to acquire similar benefits. You must also be clear about what it is that you will give before you can expect to get in return.<\/span><\/p>\n

3. How will these ideas or lessons help you in a practical way, both in your daily personal life and in helping you to create a better world? If so, how?<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

These ideas are already helping me in becoming a better person, business leader and home maker because they are very relatable and practical. I am now continually becoming better at serving other people and extending grace to them when they fall short simply because of this knowledge newly acquired. I am creating a better world because when I both practice and share these success keys, we all win. I succeed as well as the people around me too. It is so fulfilling.<\/span><\/p>\n

4. Quotes: Are there any statements which the author made that particularly got your attention? If so, please quote them and comment as to why they were important to you.<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cThe choice is mine and the time is Now.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

This was a catch phrase for me. It is up to me to decide whether I want to succeed in life or not. My success is my sole responsibility. However, after making up my mind the time to start succeeding or practicing success principles is NOW.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWhatever your mind can conceive and believe, your mind can achieve.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

After reading this quote, I looked round and about my life and realized that where I am now is a result of what my mind has been conceiving and believing all the past years. Now that I want better, I am intentional about believing Big so that I can achieve Big and live Big.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cAnything worth having is worth working for.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Considering that I have such a busy schedule, where I have to balance personal life with social and work life, this motivated me the more. I have made a conscious decision to make time for everything that will propel me to success. I now appreciate studying at this esteemed institute while running my cleaning company, volunteering at my church and community and also actively participating in book clubs to gain more knowledge.<\/span>
\nTruth be told my plate is full but because it is all worth having, then it is worth making time for at working at.<\/span><\/p>\n

5. Is there anything in the book that you do not understand or are unclear <\/span>about, or are there ideas which you disagree with and, if so, why?<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Just like the previous books I have completed reading, I do agree with everything that this book talks about too. I am also glad that I have started bearing fruit from practicing what the book has taught me in this short time.<\/span><\/p>\n

6. Did the book contain exercises for the reader to complete? If so, did you <\/span>complete all of the exercises and did you find them helpful?<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

The book contains a lot of exercises and I completed them all but I also continue to do them over again to refresh myself. My favorite was the formula for going the extra mile, this one has made me extremely mindful when I am executing my work. I keep minding the quality of services I offer my customers and ensuring they are excellent. When I couple this with positive mental attitude, I get compensated well.<\/span><\/p>\n

7. Was there anything you read in the book that you would like to comment on that was not covered in the previous questions? If so, please comment.<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

I would like to comment about a great habit that was mentioned in the book. The habit of saying or doing something everyday which will make someone else feel better. For the rest of my beautiful life, I am going to commit to inspire someone with something that will work wonders in their lives. I have already started going the extra mile in helping the people that I mentor to build cleaning businesses. Much as we are in the same industry and they are my competitors, I have devoted myself to avail them every necessary help they need in their journey.<\/span><\/p>\n

I literally give them all my secret weapons without a care and I have found this very satisfying for me as a person.<\/span><\/p>\n

Indeed, it feels so good to help others figure out their way and making life easy for them. They do not have to go through the difficulties that I did.<\/span>
\nThis also comforts me and motivates me the more to go ahead so that I can make the way clearer for those that are behind me and following my steps.<\/span><\/p>\n

My greatest asset is a sound mind with which I can shape my own destiny. For this I keep thanking God throughout the day for giving me a sound mind and thereafter I ask for Godly ideas to occupy my mind.<\/span><\/p>\n

Let me also share one of my biggest takeaways from this book. \u201cSelect your finest person in the world and make them your pace setter\u201d my finest person right now is a great woman of God in Nigeria called Funke Felix Adejumo, she models everything written in this book. I greatly admire hire and have made her my pace setter, I believe I will live up to her standard of influence and impact in the world.<\/span><\/p>\n

They didn\u2019t ask us about the habits learned from this book but I want to comment that the habit of smiling stood out strongly for me. I started practicing the habit of smiling frequently and sincerely in the mirror everyday while dressing up.<\/span><\/p>\n

Please rate the following questions on a scale from 1 to 10. Ten is good and one is poor.<\/span><\/strong>
\nA. How interesting was it to read? 10<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nB. How helpful were the contents? 10<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nC. How easy was it to understand? 10<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nD. Would you recommend it to others? 10<\/strong><\/span><\/span>
\nE. What is the overall rating you would give it? 10<\/strong><\/span><\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]How to Win Friends and Influence People<\/strong><\/span>
\nAssessment by Carolyn Kathryn Nabyonga (Uganda)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

1. What is the main idea that the author is trying to convey in the book?<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

The main idea conveyed in this book is dealing with people well and nurturing and building good interpersonal relationships to achieve any and all desired goals in life.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. What were the seven ideas which were personally most important to you and why? List these seven ideas followed by an explanation after each one as to why it was important to you. Use personal examples from your own life.<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

i. The greatest asset everyone should possess and the way to develop the best in others is by appreciation and encouragement. We ought to praise our associates both publicly and privately.<\/span><\/p>\n

ii. The only way on earth to influence other people is to talk about what they want and show them how to get it.<\/span><\/p>\n

We greatly influence people by talking to them in terms of what they want. For example, the story of Barbra writing letters to the phoenix banks and telling them why it would be a good idea for them to hire her. She talked about the important expertise she had that would be valuable to her employers when she moved to phoenix.<\/span><\/p>\n

iii. I need to clarify how I will help others and focus on their needs.<\/span><\/p>\n

For example, as a sales person, I need to show how my services or products will help solve other people\u2019s problems and this will draw them to buy from me. I have to market my services by looking at things from the customer\u2019s angle.<\/span><\/p>\n

iv. It is important to serve others unselfishly.<\/span><\/p>\n

We need to have an increased tendency to think in terms of other people\u2019s points of view and see things from their angle.<\/span><\/p>\n

v. You can make more friends by becoming interested in other people than trying to get people interested in you.<\/span><\/p>\n

You have to love the people and speak it. Be genuinely interested in people, greet them with interest and enthusiasm.<\/span><\/p>\n

vi. A simple way to make a good first impression is to wear a captivating smile.<\/span><\/p>\n

The expression one wears on the face is more important than the clothes one wears on their back. And I loved this quote from a Chinese proverb:<\/span>
\n\u201cA man without a smiling face must not open a shop\u201d This is how important wearing a smile is in regard to relating with and influencing people.<\/span><\/p>\n

vii. A person\u2019s name is the sweetest and most important sound to them in any language.<\/span><\/p>\n

Franklin D Roosevelt said that \u201cOne of the simplest, most obvious and most important ways of gaining good will is by remembering names and making people feel important.<\/span><\/p>\n

3. How will these ideas or lessons help you in a practical way, both in your <\/span>daily personal life and in helping you to create a better world? If so, how?<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

These ideas and lessons are going to help me a lot in improving my relationships with people all round. In my family, community and business environments. They are very practical in nature and easy to carry out. For example, wearing a smile every time I am talking to someone, affirming people and making them feel important, resisting the habit of complaining, condemning and criticizing others. I am excited about practicing these lessons and I have already embarked on the journey of influencing others and making more friends. I am already experiencing a positive attitude and cheerfulness from the people as I talk to them and carry out various activities with my team because I keep employing these lessons.<\/span><\/p>\n

4. Quotes: Are there any statements which the author made that particularly got your attention? If so, please quote them and comment as to why they were important to you.<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cThe royal road to a person\u2019s heart is to talk about the things he or she treasures most.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

This quote illustrates that one of the ways to interest people is by talking to them in terms of their interests.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cCourteousness is the hallmark of good breeding. I agree with this quote and the fact that we have to unto others as we would have them do unto us. Jesus\u2019 standard of courteousness is \u201call the time and every where.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cYou cannot teach a man anything, you can only help him to find it within himself.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

In addition, it is of enormous value when we permit ourselves to understand others.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cAvoid making enemies, Do now try to change people\u2019s minds. If you want to prove anything, don\u2019t announce it. Be wiser than other people if you can but don\u2019t tell them so.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cYou can not teach a man anything, you can only help him to find it within himself.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIt is of enormous value when you permit yourself to understand the other person.<\/span>
\nJudge people by their own principles and not by your own.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cShow respect to other people\u2019s opinions and don\u2019t blame others because it’s not notable to.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cGentleness and friendliness are always stronger than fury and force.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cStudy human behavior to develop new ideas and generate new enthusiasm to influence people.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cSuccess in dealing with people depends on a sympathetic grasp of another person\u2019s viewpoint. Give people sympathy and they will love you.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cEvery man I meet is my superior, that way I learn of him.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cYou win people to your way of thinking by avoiding arguments and verbal fights. A man who has resolved to make the most of himself can not spare time for personal contention.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWe ought to keep disagreements from becoming arguments.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cControl your temper because a man can be measured by what makes them angry.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cBuild bridges of understanding not barriers of misunderstanding. One should admit where they have errored and apologize and the best way to get the best of an argument is to avoid it.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cTo be a good conversationalist, you have to be a good listener to people and encourage them to talk because it’s the highest compliment. Ask questions other people enjoy answering and encourage them to talk about themselves and their accomplishments.<\/span>
\nCourteousness is the hallmark of good breeding.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cA person\u2019s name is the sweetest and most important sound to them in any language.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe greatest assets everyone should possess and the way to develop the best in others is by appreciation and encouragement. We should praise our associates both publicly and privately.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cA great man shows his greatness by the way he treats little men.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Carlyle in reference to the story of Bob Hoover and the young plane mechanic. It also takes character and self control to be understanding and forgiving of others.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe only way on earth to influence other people is to talk about what they want and show them how to get it.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

I loved the story of the fish bait and the worm. In addition, we influence people by talking in terms of what they want, for example the letters Barbara wrote to the phoenix banks illustrating how they would benefit from employing her.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cMake a good first impression by simply wearing a smile. A man without a smiling face must not open shop.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

5. Is there anything in the book that you do not understand or are unclear about or are there ideas which you disagree with and, if so, why?<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

I resonate with all the wisdom that is shared in this great book. I perfectly understand and agree with Mr. Carnegie about all the things He wrote about. They are applicable lessons and I am experiencing results already from practicing them.<\/span><\/p>\n

6. Did the book contain exercises for the reader to complete? If so, did you complete all of the exercises and did you find them helpful?<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

While reading I came across several thought-provoking statements and these triggered my mind to reflect on so many life lessons. This is how I drew exercises to do from this book. Things like what should I start doing right in order to win over people, building meaningful and lasting relationships while influencing the people I be with.<\/span>
\nThese exercises have turned out to be extremely helpful as I can see the results of engaging and practicing them in my everyday life matters.<\/span><\/p>\n

7. Was there anything you read in the book that you would like to comment on that was not covered in the previous questions? If so, please comment.<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

I am glad to share my greatest takeaways from such an awesome wisdom parked book.<\/span><\/p>\n

Please rate the following questions on a scale from 1 to 10. Ten is good and one is poor.<\/span><\/strong>
\nA. How interesting was it to read? 10<\/strong><\/span><\/span>
\nB. How helpful were the contents? 10<\/strong><\/span><\/span>
\nC. How easy was it to understand? 10<\/strong><\/span><\/span>
\nD. Would you recommend it to others? 10<\/strong><\/span><\/span>
\nE. What is the overall rating you would give it? 10<\/strong><\/span><\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Awaken the Giant Within<\/strong><\/span>
\nAssessment by Carolyn Kathryn Nabyonga (Uganda)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

1. What is the main idea that the author is trying to convey in the book?<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

The main idea conveyed is that every individual has the power to change virtually anything and everything in their lives in an instant and that the resources we need to turn our dreams into reality are within us, merely waiting for the day when we decide to wake up and claim our birthright.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. What were the seven ideas which were personally most important to you <\/span>and why? List these seven ideas followed by an explanation after each one <\/span>as to why it was important to you. Use personal examples from your own <\/span>life.<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

i. Standards<\/span><\/p>\n

The first thing I must do is to raise my standards. The most important thing I have to do is to change what I demand of myself. And learning from the author, I wrote down all the things I will no longer accept in my life, all the things I will no longer tolerate, and all the things that I aspire to become.<\/span><\/p>\n

ii. Destiny<\/span><\/p>\n

I believe that it’s in your moments of decision that your destiny is shaped. The decisions that you’re making right now, every day, will shape how you feel today as well as who you’re going to become in the nineties and beyond. If you don’t set a baseline standard for what you’ll accept in your life, you’ll find it easy to slip into behaviors and attitudes or a quality of life that’s far below what you deserve. This right here has trained me to mind every decision I make in my life together with the habits I practice and ensure that they align with my purpose and ultimate goal for life.<\/span><\/p>\n

iii. The greatest resource is a relationship because it opens the doors to every resource I need.<\/span><\/p>\n

Mastery of this lesson will give me unlimited resources for growing and contributing. More importantly, maybe I should be asking myself, “How am I going to live the next ten years of my life? How am I going to live today in order to create the tomorrow I’m committed to?<\/span><\/p>\n

iv. Actions<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWhat am I going to stand for from now on? What’s important to me right now, and what will be important to me in the long term? What actions can I take today that will shape my ultimate destiny?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

v. Decisions<\/span><\/p>\n

you must stay committed to your decision that you will live your life at the highest level. True decisions are the catalyst for turning our dreams into reality. Using the power of decision gives you the capacity to get past any excuse to change any and every pan of your life in an instant. It can change your relationships, your working environment, your level of physical fitness, your income, and your emotional state.<\/span><\/p>\n

vi. If you truly decide to, you can do almost anything.<\/span><\/p>\n

So if you don’t like the current relationship, you’re in, make the decision now to change it. If you don’t like your current job, change it. If you don’t like the way you feel about yourself, change it. If it’s a higher level of physical vitality and health you want, you can change it now. In a moment you can seize the same power that has shaped history. The power to change anything I am not satisfied with in my life lies in me and it is always up to me to make life better for me.<\/span><\/p>\n

vii. The book was written to challenge us to awaken the giant power of decision and to claim the birthright of unlimited power, radiant vitality, and joyous passion that is ours!<\/span><\/p>\n

I must know that I can make a new decision right now that will immediately change my life; a decision about a habit I will change or a skill that I will master, or how I will treat people, or a call that l will now make to someone I haven’t spoken to in years.<\/span><\/p>\n

3. How will these ideas or lessons help you in a practical way, both in your <\/span>daily personal life and in helping you to create a better world? If so, how?<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

These ideas are going to help me change myself and change my limiting beliefs in order to create a lasting change. Now that I know what to do, I will actually go ahead and do it.<\/span>
\n.<\/span>
\n4. Quotes: Are there any statements which the author made that particularly got your attention? If so, please quote them and comment as to why they were important to you.<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cWhat could you do with your life if you really decided to?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

The writer says that as soon as we truly commit to making something happen, the “how” will reveal itself. And this has made me commit to eliminating debt from life immediately. God has helped me so much from the time I made up my mind by creating business opportunities to fetch me good income as I also practice sound financial discipline for example I stopped acquiring things on credit. I either buy with cash or leave it. The journey to financial freedom is already amazing and exciting.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIt is in your moments of decision that your destiny is shaped.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

It’s likely that whatever challenges I have in your life currently could have been avoided by some better decisions upstream. For this reason, I am very keen about my focus, what things mean to me and what I have to do to create the destiny I desire.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIf you are distressed by anything external, the pain is not due to the thing itself but to your own estimate of it; and this you have the power to revoke at any moment.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe secret to living is giving.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIf you could only love enough, you could be the most powerful person in the world.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

A key question you and I need to ask is, \u201cWhat kind of person will I have to become in order to achieve all that I want?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

This may be the most important question that you can ask yourself, for its answer will determine the direction you need to head personally.<\/span><\/p>\n

Make sure that you look at your four core goals daily. Put them where you’ll see them every day, either in your journal, on your desk at the office, or over your bathroom mirror while you’re shaving or putting on makeup. The most important thing you can do to achieve your goals is to make sure that as soon as you set them, you immediately begin to create momentum. A true decision is one that you act upon, and one that you act upon now. \u201cYou have to have something to get you out of bed.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cHabit is either the best of servants or the worst of masters.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIt is okay to miss a meal a day but never miss your reading.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

5. Is there anything in the book that you do not understand or are unclear <\/span>about, or are there ideas which you disagree with and, if so, why?<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Almost every point in the book is a light bulb moment. The book is full of practical wisdom and it is very clear.<\/span><\/p>\n

6. Did the book contain exercises for the reader to complete? If so, did you <\/span>complete all of the exercises and did you find them helpful?<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

There were many exercises and I kept on taking breaks during the reading and writing my next action points in my journal and what I must stop doing immediately. I too have developed a consistent plan to constantly improve and grow myself.<\/span><\/p>\n

7. Was there anything you read in the book that you would like to comment on that was not covered in the previous questions? If so, please comment.<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Let me just share a few more key takeaways for me that I have already embarked on practicing<\/span><\/p>\n

Think of your mind, your emotions, and your spirit as the ultimate garden. The way to ensure a bountiful, nourishing harvest is to plant seeds like love, warmth, and appreciation, instead of seeds like disappointment, anger and fear.<\/span><\/p>\n

Begin to think of those Action Signals as weeds in your garden. A weed is a call to action, isn’t it? It says, \u201cYou’ve got to do something; you’ve got to pull this out to make room for better, healthier plants to grow.\u201d Keep cultivating the kinds of plants you want, and pull the weeds as soon as you notice them.<\/span><\/p>\n

Please rate the following questions on a scale from 1 to 10. Ten is good <\/span>and one is poor.<\/span><\/strong><\/em>
\nA. How interesting was it to read? 10<\/strong><\/span><\/span>
\nB. How helpful were the contents? 10<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nC. How easy was it to understand? 10<\/strong><\/span><\/span>
\nD. Would you recommend it to others? 10<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nE. What is the overall rating you would give it? 10<\/span><\/strong><\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Awaken the Giant Within<\/strong><\/span>
\nAssessment by Carolyn Kathryn Nabyonga (Uganda)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

1. What is the main idea that the author is trying to convey in the book?<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

The main idea conveyed is that every individual has the power to change virtually anything and everything in their lives in an instant and that the resources we need to turn our dreams into reality are within us, merely waiting for the day when we decide to wake up and claim our birthright.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. What were the seven ideas which were personally most important to you <\/span>and why? List these seven ideas followed by an explanation after each one <\/span>as to why it was important to you. Use personal examples from your own <\/span>life.<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

i. Standards<\/span><\/p>\n

The first thing I must do is to raise my standards. The most important thing I have to do is to change what I demand of myself. And learning from the author, I wrote down all the things I will no longer accept in my life, all the things I will no longer tolerate, and all the things that I aspire to become.<\/span><\/p>\n

ii. Destiny<\/span><\/p>\n

I believe that it’s in your moments of decision that your destiny is shaped. The decisions that you’re making right now, every day, will shape how you feel today as well as who you’re going to become in the nineties and beyond. If you don’t set a baseline standard for what you’ll accept in your life, you’ll find it easy to slip into behaviors and attitudes or a quality of life that’s far below what you deserve. This right here has trained me to mind every decision I make in my life together with the habits I practice and ensure that they align with my purpose and ultimate goal for life.<\/span><\/p>\n

iii. The greatest resource is a relationship because it opens the doors to every resource I need.<\/span><\/p>\n

Mastery of this lesson will give me unlimited resources for growing and contributing. More importantly, maybe I should be asking myself, “How am I going to live the next ten years of my life? How am I going to live today in order to create the tomorrow I’m committed to?<\/span><\/p>\n

iv. Actions<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWhat am I going to stand for from now on? What’s important to me right now, and what will be important to me in the long term? What actions can I take today that will shape my ultimate destiny?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

v. Decisions<\/span><\/p>\n

you must stay committed to your decision that you will live your life at the highest level. True decisions are the catalyst for turning our dreams into reality. Using the power of decision gives you the capacity to get past any excuse to change any and every pan of your life in an instant. It can change your relationships, your working environment, your level of physical fitness, your income, and your emotional state.<\/span><\/p>\n

vi. If you truly decide to, you can do almost anything.<\/span><\/p>\n

So if you don’t like the current relationship, you’re in, make the decision now to change it. If you don’t like your current job, change it. If you don’t like the way you feel about yourself, change it. If it’s a higher level of physical vitality and health you want, you can change it now. In a moment you can seize the same power that has shaped history. The power to change anything I am not satisfied with in my life lies in me and it is always up to me to make life better for me.<\/span><\/p>\n

vii. The book was written to challenge us to awaken the giant power of decision and to claim the birthright of unlimited power, radiant vitality, and joyous passion that is ours!<\/span><\/p>\n

I must know that I can make a new decision right now that will immediately change my life; a decision about a habit I will change or a skill that I will master, or how I will treat people, or a call that l will now make to someone I haven’t spoken to in years.<\/span><\/p>\n

3. How will these ideas or lessons help you in a practical way, both in your <\/span>daily personal life and in helping you to create a better world? If so, how?<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

These ideas are going to help me change myself and change my limiting beliefs in order to create a lasting change. Now that I know what to do, I will actually go ahead and do it.<\/span>
\n.<\/span>
\n4. Quotes: Are there any statements which the author made that particularly got your attention? If so, please quote them and comment as to why they were important to you.<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cWhat could you do with your life if you really decided to?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

The writer says that as soon as we truly commit to making something happen, the “how” will reveal itself. And this has made me commit to eliminating debt from life immediately. God has helped me so much from the time I made up my mind by creating business opportunities to fetch me good income as I also practice sound financial discipline for example I stopped acquiring things on credit. I either buy with cash or leave it. The journey to financial freedom is already amazing and exciting.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIt is in your moments of decision that your destiny is shaped.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

It’s likely that whatever challenges I have in your life currently could have been avoided by some better decisions upstream. For this reason, I am very keen about my focus, what things mean to me and what I have to do to create the destiny I desire.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIf you are distressed by anything external, the pain is not due to the thing itself but to your own estimate of it; and this you have the power to revoke at any moment.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe secret to living is giving.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIf you could only love enough, you could be the most powerful person in the world.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

A key question you and I need to ask is, \u201cWhat kind of person will I have to become in order to achieve all that I want?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

This may be the most important question that you can ask yourself, for its answer will determine the direction you need to head personally.<\/span><\/p>\n

Make sure that you look at your four core goals daily. Put them where you’ll see them every day, either in your journal, on your desk at the office, or over your bathroom mirror while you’re shaving or putting on makeup. The most important thing you can do to achieve your goals is to make sure that as soon as you set them, you immediately begin to create momentum. A true decision is one that you act upon, and one that you act upon now. \u201cYou have to have something to get you out of bed.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cHabit is either the best of servants or the worst of masters.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIt is okay to miss a meal a day but never miss your reading.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

5. Is there anything in the book that you do not understand or are unclear <\/span>about, or are there ideas which you disagree with and, if so, why?<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Almost every point in the book is a light bulb moment. The book is full of practical wisdom and it is very clear.<\/span><\/p>\n

6. Did the book contain exercises for the reader to complete? If so, did you <\/span>complete all of the exercises and did you find them helpful?<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

There were many exercises and I kept on taking breaks during the reading and writing my next action points in my journal and what I must stop doing immediately. I too have developed a consistent plan to constantly improve and grow myself.<\/span><\/p>\n

7. Was there anything you read in the book that you would like to comment on that was not covered in the previous questions? If so, please comment.<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Let me just share a few more key takeaways for me that I have already embarked on practicing<\/span><\/p>\n

Think of your mind, your emotions, and your spirit as the ultimate garden. The way to ensure a bountiful, nourishing harvest is to plant seeds like love, warmth, and appreciation, instead of seeds like disappointment, anger and fear.<\/span><\/p>\n

Begin to think of those Action Signals as weeds in your garden. A weed is a call to action, isn’t it? It says, \u201cYou’ve got to do something; you’ve got to pull this out to make room for better, healthier plants to grow.\u201d Keep cultivating the kinds of plants you want, and pull the weeds as soon as you notice them.<\/span><\/p>\n

Please rate the following questions on a scale from 1 to 10. Ten is good <\/span>and one is poor.<\/span><\/strong><\/em>
\nA. How interesting was it to read? 10<\/strong><\/span><\/span>
\nB. How helpful were the contents? 10<\/strong><\/span><\/span>
\nC. How easy was it to understand? 10<\/strong><\/span><\/span>
\nD. Would you recommend it to others? 10<\/strong><\/span><\/span>
\nE. What is the overall rating you would give it? 10<\/strong><\/span><\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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